School of Social Work
Different Paths, Shared Purpose: MSW Students Find a Place for Policy Practice at IMRP
MSW students can complete their practicum placement at the UConn School of Public Policy's Institute of Municipal and Regional Policy (IMRP), contributing to policy research and legislative issues affecting Connecticut communities
UConn Students Prepare to Support Black Men’s Mental Health Through New Mentorship Program
"Black men and boys can experience unique pressures and challenges, and as social workers, we need to understand how discrimination, economic inequities, family dynamics, and societal expectations around masculinity can affect their mental health."
Social Work, Medical Students Collaborate to Help Connecticut’s Underserved Communities
Nine Urban Service Track/Area Health Education Center (UST/AHEC) Scholars from the UConn School of Social Work are learning alongside medical, dental, nursing, and pharmacy students to help address the health needs of marginalized populations
UConn School of Social Work Prepares Next Generation of Election Workers
The UConn Hartford NextGen Elections Program will prepare up to 10 UConn students to serve as poll workers and election moderators during Connecticut’s 2026 elections
New Postdocs Bring Expertise in Social Policy, Clinical Decision-Making to the School of Social Work
Jon Ahuna and Tobi Kindler will serve two-year appointments with the School's Innovations Institute and Humphreys Institute for Political Social Work.
New Social Work Students Encouraged to Embrace the Possibilities of the Profession
More than 280 new Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work students participated in the School of Social Work's annual Convocation on Aug. 28
UConn School of Social Work Welcomes Nationally Recognized Gerontologist
With support from a K01 Career Development Award, Chanee Fabius is currently exploring how communication between family caregivers and home care aides can be strengthened to better support individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias
A Day on Capitol Hill for CT AHEC
CT AHEC joined colleagues in Washington, D.C. from across the U.S. to educate state, regional, and national representatives.
New UConn Survey Finds 53% of Connecticut Parents Say Childcare is Too Expensive
Statewide survey conducted by UConn and the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood provides an updated benchmark for tracking childcare access and affordability
UConn’s Innovations Institute Advances Behavioral Health Leadership Through New Partnership
The collaborative aims to elevate professional development standards, disseminate critical leadership resources, and support behavioral health care for children, adults, and families